Gen Z goes investing

A WHOLE new generation of digital natives is descending on and consuming all things online, and they have moved into investing. Brokerages tell us they saw a jump this year in account openings in the 18-24 age group - the Gen Zs - as the pandemic led to more young people staying home and staying online.

In Brunch this Saturday in The Business Times Weekend, we look at the investing behaviour of this well-informed demographic. And we meet some of these savvy young people to find out what they are doing with their money.

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